Teams thrive when individuals are engaged in meaningful conversations about both innovative ideas and concerns. Research and experience indicate, though, that people often have strong incentives to keep their heads down and not speak up, resulting in the phenomenon of organizational silence. This interactive session explores the premise that courageous conversations only become possible when we deeply understand the many legitimate incentives people have to remain silent, and the ways that leaders and followers together co-create a culture of psychological safety and empowerment to overcome silence so that teams and organizations can thrive.
